There are many ways to make money on a small farm. You just need to know what to grow. Some people grow specialty crops or animals and market them independently. This is by far the most profitable way to make lots of income out of a small area. There are lots of Ag consultants that will help you get started or e-books with more information about what to grow in your area. 100k per acre is very achievable.

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Learn about specialty niche crops that will grow in your area. This is very important if you want big profits then your must grow what no one else is growing.

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Figure out how to market your products. If the local farmers market isn't your gig then online is a great way to market specialty products.

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This is really a lot easier then you would think. Many people make at least 50k out of a small back yard garden only growing 1 or 2 plants.

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